Yogurt Mountain franchise added at Northport Diner

Published: Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 12:12 a.m.

Northport Diner on McFarland Boulevard in Northport has added a Yogurt Mountain franchise that now is open.

Northport Diner owner Drew Henson said the self-serve frozen-yogurt shop was opening after an expansive remodeling.

Customers at the Northport Diner will have the same familiar menu with quicker counter service on the restaurant side, plus the opportunity to create their own dessert in the Yogurt Mountain area, he said in a prepared statement.

Yogurt Mountain is based in Birmingham and has 44 stores in 14 states. Its stores daily feature 12 to 16 rotating flavors of frozen yogurt and more than 50 toppings. Customers make their own yogurt treat, choose their own toppings and then pay by the ounce.

The Northport store, which will have a drive-through window, will be open Sundays through from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursdays, and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

The new Yogurt Mountain will have its grand opening celebration Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and will feature a “Fill up Your Cup for $4” offer, an appearance by YOMO Man, and giveaway of Yogurt Mountain logo items. During the grand opening, 20 percent of all proceeds will be donated to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

<p>Northport Diner on McFarland Boulevard in Northport has added a Yogurt Mountain franchise that now is open.</p><p>Northport Diner owner Drew Henson said the self-serve frozen-yogurt shop was opening after an expansive remodeling.</p><p>Customers at the Northport Diner will have the same familiar menu with quicker counter service on the restaurant side, plus the opportunity to create their own dessert in the Yogurt Mountain area, he said in a prepared statement.</p><p>Yogurt Mountain is based in Birmingham and has 44 stores in 14 states. Its stores daily feature 12 to 16 rotating flavors of frozen yogurt and more than 50 toppings. Customers make their own yogurt treat, choose their own toppings and then pay by the ounce. </p><p>The Northport store, which will have a drive-through window, will be open Sundays through from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursdays, and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.</p><p>The new Yogurt Mountain will have its grand opening celebration Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and will feature a “Fill up Your Cup for $4” offer, an appearance by YOMO Man, and giveaway of Yogurt Mountain logo items. During the grand opening, 20 percent of all proceeds will be donated to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.</p><p>Henson is longtime Tuscaloosa restaurateur who also owns Cypress Inn, Cypress Inn Pavilion, Cypress Inn Loft and 15th Street Diner.</p>